Bernard established himself as a dynamic threat in his rookie year with a Bengals team already loaded with offensive options. Hue Jackson's ascension to offensive coordinator all but assures a strong running game for Cincinnati in 2014. And he'll have plenty of ways to utilize Bernard, who's adept at working in open space.

The real threat to Bernard's workload will be rookie Jeremy Hill. Jackson emphasizes the power run game, and Hill has the style to earn significant carries in his first year. But running backs coach Kyle Caskey told ESPN that Bernard could earn 260-300 total touches, even if that means an increased workload in the passing game.